Club History

About Marin FC

Founded in 2004 as an alliance of five local Marin youth soccer organizations, Marin FC was created specifically to support the development of elite competitive soccer teams and players in Marin County.

In support of our mission, the club lives by a set of goals to guide operations and decisions. Included in our goals is establishing a positive learning environment which promotes:

self-discipline,

character development,

sportsmanship and

leadership

Our programs prepare players for the next level of competition, whatever that may be; high school, college, national play and/or professional opportunities. By creating the top-level teams for the betterment of youth soccer in Marin County and surrounding communities, Marin FC advances our players to venues and opportunities suited to their aspirations in the sport.

Both parent and players are expected to uphold the tenants of our program by signing a code of conduct that outlines their commitment to their club, team, opponents, game officials and themselves.

Marin FC Mission Statement

Marin FC provides an environment that inspires and advances players to the highest levels possible. We achieve this by emphasizing a culture of integrity, responsibility and commitment in training and competition while using the game of soccer as a vehicle to build character and teach life lessons.

Core Values

For Players

Create an environment where competing, player development, quality of play, collective play and sportsmanship are all equally important. In the Marin FC environment, creativity and risk taking are encouraged and integral to development.

Develop the individual player by maintaining a curriculum in accordance with US Soccer and other governing bodies, in the technical, tactical, physical and psycho-social aspects of the game.

Develop coaches in the pursuit of the full range of player core values, including affirmation that in player growth, mistakes are viewed as lessons learned and setbacks are opportunities for further development.

For Community

Encourage camaraderie and a commitment to self, team, club and community including service to others both inside and outside the club.

Impart to players that their progression occurs in a larger context, and their development as a player and person reflects on their club, family and community.

Recognize and celebrate players, coaches and volunteers for their contribution to team, club and community.